A quaint waterside hotel in the Lake District, including breakfast, three-course dinner, plus a spot of tea and cake

Few hotels can boast their own waterfall, but somewhere in its 40 acres of private land, Lodore Falls Hotel has ticked that too-often-empty box. Located on the southern shores of the enormous Derwentwater Lake, where imposing mountain ranges are mirrored in the glassy water, this stately retreat is everything you could want from a stay in the Lake District.

Rooms here are tastefully furnished with English florals, tactile throws and plump pillows and the public areas have a warm, traditional air. The hotel's cosy lounge is characterised by an open fire, cosy armchairs and hand-picked antiques, while the Lake View restaurant serves gourmet local cuisine in an eccentric gentleman-style dining room overlooking the water.

Besides exploring the stunning National Park, the leisure options here are plentiful, with a lovely spa and beauty salon, hot tub, plus a number of all-weather sports courts. Wander out on the wooden pier and hire a sailboat or kayak for a peaceful way to absorb the scenery.

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The breathtaking natural surroundings of the Lake District National Park

The hotel's relaxing spa and beauty salon

Classic fine dining in the Lake View Restaurant, with views of Derwentwater and the mountains

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